| To make a family tree digital video, the first step | | | | If you don't have time to do all of this work |
| is to choose the right camera. Step number two | | | | yourself, there are companies that will do it for |
| is buying the right software for editing. It takes | | | | you. You can use any search engine to find them. |
| time, patience and practice if you are new to | | | | The products that they provide could be superior |
| filming, but when you have created an heirloom, | | | | to what you could do yourself, if they have had |
| you will be glad that you made the effort. Here | | | | the right training. It is a good idea to ask for |
| are a few suggestions. | | | | references. |
| Film the oldest family members first. Not only will | | | | An individual that films weddings, christenings and |
| it help to create the timeline, you never know | | | | other events will sometimes create these kinds of |
| how long your great-great aunt will be around. | | | | videos, too. So, even if it's not listed as one of |
| Many of us regret procrastinating until it was too | | | | their services, don't be afraid to ask. |
| late. | | | | Ultimately, paying for a professional family tree |
| Don't limit the on-camera time. You will probably | | | | digital video may be less expensive than buying a |
| want to edit the video for time considerations | | | | camera and the right editing software. If |
| eventually. But, in the beginning, let them talk. Ask | | | | purchased new, the better digital camcorders cost |
| them about what life was like when they were | | | | $300-$400. The editing software could cost $100 |
| growing up, the people they met and the things | | | | or more. Then you have to consider the value of |
| they accomplished. Ask them what they | | | | your time and the quality of your do it yourself |
| remember about their parents and make notes. A | | | | videos. |
| name they mention could be the key to finding | | | | There's no reason not to give it a try, especially if |
| ancestors from around the world. | | | | you think you would enjoy a camcorder. It could |
| After you have done the filming, you will want to | | | | become a fun hobby. Besides, if you haven't sat |
| include any photos of other generations. With the | | | | down with your parents or grandparents for a |
| right software, you can incorporate those photos | | | | while, making a family tree digital video is a good |
| into your family tree digital video. A number of | | | | excuse to spend some time with them. |
| different software packages are available. | | | | |